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Esther 2:5-8 NKJV
[5] In Shushan the citadel there was a certain Jew whose name was Mordecai the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite. [6] Kish had been carried away from Jerusalem with the captives who had been captured with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away. [7] And Mordecai had brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter, for she had neither father nor mother. The young woman was lovely and beautiful. When her father and mother died, Mordecai took her as his own daughter. [8] So it was, when the king’s command and decree were heard, and when many young women were gathered at Shushan the citadel, under the custody of Hegai, that Esther also was taken to the king’s palace, into the care of Hegai the custodian of the women.
It is believed according to several historical and rabbinic traditions that Esther was related to King Saul. They were both from the tribe of Benjamin. Mordecai, Esther's cousin, and adoptive father is described as, "the son of Jair",.....( Esther2:5 )...a Benjamite.This kish is believed to be the same person as was the father of King Saul. This connection adds a deeper meaning to the Book of Esther. Haman was a descendant of King Agag, whom Saul failed to destroy. Don't leave the dregs of the enemy for your children. That is for another day.
Esther is described as being lovely and beautiful. She was taken to Shushan the Palace, and was brought up with a gathering of young women to choose as a new Queen. Esther stood out because of her beauty and Character. Beyond her physical appearance, Esther found favour with everyone, including the King's eunuch in charge of the women, and ultimately King Ahasuerus himself. You cant help but believe that the contest was going to take a different shape. May all you're involved in take a different shape because God's interested in your case. May today be different for you. May you find favour even in a foreign land. May the King's assistants stand you out. All of these, in Jesus Name. Good morning.
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